DWP unveil festive season benefits payment dates
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THE Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have announced when benefits will be paid over the festive period.
This also includes office opening hours.
Payment dates: Due December 26-27, paid on Friday, December 23; Due December 28, Universal Credit paid as normal, all other benefits paid December 23; Due January 2, paid on Friday, December 30; Due January 3, Universal Credit paid as normal, all other benefits paid on Friday, December 30.
Office opening hours: Friday, December 23 – Office and phone lines will be open; Monday, December 26 - Tuesday, December 27 – Office and phone lines will be closed; Wednesday, December 28 - Friday, December 30 – Office and phone lines will be open; Monday, January 2 -Tuesday, January 3 – Office and phone lines will be closed; Wednesday, January 4 onwards – Office and phone lines will be open.
For more information on benefits payments over the festive season, visit https://www.gov.uk/how-to-have-your-benefits-paid